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UK Students to Pay Higher Interest Rates in Upcoming Years

AZ — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:43:51 +0000

A group of 20 British Universities, called Russell Group, said in a report that student might be urged to repay their loans earlier and at higher interest rates.

Russell Groups, included top universities like Oxford, Cambridge and UCL, claimed that it could face significant lack of govt funding in next 2-3 years.

In the opinion of Mr. Porter, president of the National Union of Students, the young people have already paid the universities huge sums of money and should not be held responsible for the cuts in government funding. He is determined that it is the management of universities that should have anticipated the changes and prepared for it.

The Russell Group, however, is determined that it is the extremely low interest rates on student loans that impose high costs on the UK government. Therefore, they feel that measures the group proposes to take seem fair to the universities.

1 in 7 Female Students in UK has been Victim of Sexual Assault

AZ — Wed, 05 May 2010 05:27:11 +0000

According to National Union of Students (NUS) survey report, 1 in 7 female students at university in UK has been the victim of sexual assault or serious physical violence.

NUS surveyed over 2,000 female students from all around UK also found that 25% had been subjected to an unwanted sexual experience during their life at university or colleges. And only 10% of victim female students have reported the incident to police. Only 4% reported their attack to their University.

When asked why not, 50% of those who did not report to the police said they felt ashamed or embarrassed, while 43% thought they were “to blame for the violence committed against them”.

Indeed, as described by Olivia Bailey, NUS National Women’s Officer, results are very “disturbing” and describe the report as a “wake-up call”.

Bailey said: “Not enough is being done to encourage women students to report all instances of assault or harassment to their institutions or to the police. students must be left in “no doubt that such behavior will not be tolerated.”

Sandra Horley OBE, of the domestic violence charity Refuge, said: “It is vital that universities create an environment where women feel confident to speak out against abuse. Female students need to know where they can seek help, and must feel sure that their reports will be taken seriously. Women have the right to enjoy university life, focus on their studies and plan for their futures, without fear of intimidation of violence”.

YUSU Women’s Officer, Charlotte Philips, stated: “This report highlights the need for greater provisions, and crucially greater awareness of the existing provisions on campuses. We will work with the welfare team to create a greater awareness of services such as Nightline and the Open Door Team, whilst discussing with local authorities the potential of local specialist provisions for those who experience sexual assault or rape. We are planning an ‘End Violence Against Women’ campaign in the Autumn Term in which intends to help clarify people’s understanding of the boundaries of consent”.

What Every College Student Needs to Know About Credit Cards

AZ — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:03:34 +0000

During my student life i use to talk around about how to manage finances and don’t spend too much. First thing i hear used to be Do not get credit cards. Well as you all students will agree with me that its not possible at all. And yes whatever you do but end of day you have to deal with credit cards.

However, with credit card stuff one can avoid notorious credit card debts and walk out from student life without getting into much trouble. Here are some tips and videos i am going to share with you guys. And also a video of point of view that Students should not have credit cards.

Also read our other article about keeping student life a fun time not only during studying but also keeping yourself from big debts at end of your student life.

First here are some credit card tips for college students

1 – Manage Credit Score
If you have a large balance that is maintained by only making the minimum payment, you’ll be considered a “credit risk” and your credit score will go down. This affects buying a car (higher financing rates) and even insuring your car (higher financial risk = higher payments). Keep this in mind if you are racking up big bills without the cash to quickly pay them back.

2 – Don’t Carry a Balance
When possible, avoid carrying a balance. As stated above, it’ll keep your credit score lower than average and will also increase the amount of money you ultimately have to pay.

3 – Watch Your Interest Rate
The higher this is, the more your balance will increase each month. If you can begin with a 0% rate or transfer to a credit card that will offer a similar low rate, it is certainly recommended. Just be careful of what that low rate becomes, once the initial offer vanishes.

4 – Consider Rewards Cards
For those who do pay their bills, it’s worth looking into cards that provide cash back, miles, hotel points, or a similar bonus for using your credit card on a regular basis. Just be wary of annual fees, as they can offset any bonuses you may earn.

5 – Prepaid Cards Aren’t Ideal
If you think you’ll have a lot of difficulty paying off your balance, a prepaid card provides you with plastic, similar to a gift card you may get at a retail store. However, it doesn’t improve your credit, it won’t do much for you in emergencies, and there are very rarely options for rewards.

6 – Always Carry Some Cash
Studies have shown that consumers spend less when they are using cash instead of plastic. So, you may wish to leave your Visa at home when you hit the mall.

7 – Debit Cards Aren’t Always Best
The nice part about debit cards is that there is no balance, and your money is pulled directly from your bank account. The negatives are that it doesn’t allow you to improve your credit and if it gets stolen, thieves have direct access to your money – even though card companies say there is no liability.

8 – Use the telephone
Getting hit hard by your APR? Give your card company a ring and ask them if they can lower your rate. Have to make a late payment? Clear it with your card so you won’t incur late fees. Card companies want to keep you as customers and are more than willing to do favors for you, periodically. In turn, they hope that you slowly (but surely) keep your balances with them.

CREDIT CARD TIPS FOR STUDENTS – [VIDEO]

WHAT EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CREDIT CARDS – [VIDEO]

SHOULD COLLEGE STUDENTS HAVE CREDIT CARDS?

9 Ways to Keep Students Motivated in Classroom

AZ — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:54:20 +0000

Motivating students or encourage them for participation in class and other activities is not always an easy job. Only a good teacher can do it.

Here are Nine Methods that may work for you to keep motivating your students in classroom.

1 – Remain Positive
Yelling and threatening students is not an effective way to motivate. Remaining positive and focusing on achievement will motivate students and help to create mutual respect for each individual and for learning.

2 – Provide Opportunities for Success
Struggling students need to succeed in some small ways in order to be motivated to achieve in greater ways. Without lowing your expectations, find ways to allow these struggling students to succeed.

3 – Be Excited
The more excited you are about something, the more excited your students will be. If you find the topic you are teaching boring, so will your students, so find creative ways to teach the most boring lessons.

4 – Allow Students to Earn Rewards
Individual and whole class rewards can be a great motivation, especially when looking for appropriate behavior.

5 – Teach Teamwork
Have activities that your students can work on together. Group your students for simple projects such as finding a current event to share every week. Have your students work in teams on projects that enable learning through exploration.

6 – Public Praise
Make a habit of publicly praising students for achievement. You can even go as far as to create a certificate of achievement, have the student stand to receive the certificate and send it home for the child’s parents to display on the refrigerator.

7 – Appropriate Praise
Praise students appropriately. If you are struggling to motivate a child, be careful to not praise him for a non-achievement. Praise him for a job well done. Rewards and praise should not be handed out left and right, instead, they should be selective and appropriate in order to motivate your students.

8 – Teach Problem Solving Skills
Teaching your students to solve problems will allow them to be naturally interested in what they are learning. Providing opportunities for students to make mistakes and figure out how to accomplish a goal will make school more interesting, and thus motivate them to try.

9 – Provide Opportunities for Varied Experiences
Different children will succeed in different areas in their lives. Include opportunities for learning each of the multiple intelligences theorized by Dr. Gardner in 1983. This allows students to succeed in a variety of ways. The more success a student sees in the classroom, the more motivated he will be to continue to succeed.

Motivating students takes a little effort, but the reward is well worth the work.

Video Guide to New UK Student Visa Based on “Point-Based System” [Video]

AZ — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:58:22 +0000

Recently UK introduced new visa policies for Foreign students based on “point-based system”. Here is a cool video i found which can guide in detail foreign students to make them familiar with new UK student visa policies. For further information you can visit to UK Visa Guide

Professor Paul Buckland Who Took a Stand Against “Dumbing Down” Wins Case

AZ — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:10:43 +0000

An academic who spoke out against “dumbing down” the quality of university degrees won a long legal battle yesterday when the Court of Appeal accepted that he was forced out of their work.

Professor Paul Buckland shall be entitled to compensation from the University of Bournemouth after a previous ruling against him by the Employment Appeal Tribunal was set aside.

He resigned the presidency of the University of archeology of the environment in a dispute over the mark after he missed 18 of the 60 undergraduates who took second-year exams in 2006.

When 16 students retook the paper, Professor Buckland not all but two of them. He thought that “many of the jobs were of poor quality,” the Court of Appeal hearing.

A second marker endorsed its findings, as did the university board of examiners, while noting the high rate of failure and the need to address its causes.

However, his department was then reviewing the documents marked the third time and the marks were increased up to six percentage points from several students from a “clear no to pass a” potential “, depending on other results, the court heard.

Professor Buckland, who lives in Sheffield, took exception to the documents marked the third time, saying it was done “by someone who had no relevant expertise.

He accused the University of Bournemouth cheaper grades and make “a total mockery of the review process. He said the move was “part of a much larger foolproof” and amounted to “a clear affront to his integrity.”

The University held an internal investigation found for Professor Buckland. He said there should have been consulted on the decision to mark examination papers for the third time. But she was still unhappy and resigned in February 2007.

Took the university to an industrial tribunal, which decided in August 2008 that there had been a “fundamental violation of the implied term of trust” in his employment contract and that he was constructively dismissed.

The decision was overturned in March last year by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, but the Court of Appeal rejected the trial yesterday and restored the original sentence.

Lord Justice Sedley said the university could not defend the way that has undermined the rule and Professor Buckland was the “inevitable outcome” that had been constructively dismissed. Lord Justice Jacob said that “must be totally offended at the choice of” whether to accept repudiatory a breach of contract and resign, or continue at work.

If the university does not comply with it, the case of Professor Buckland attending an employment tribunal to the level of compensation to be assessed.

• University lecturers face reduced pensions, increased contributions or having to work longer, as vice presidents try to reduce costs (Greg Hurst writes). A review of the University pension plan could lead to its final salary scheme was replaced by one based on the average career earnings, with a retirement age increased from 60 to 65. The review concluded in April.

UK Introduces More Strict Rules for International Students

AZ — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:09:32 +0000

Foreign students from outside Europe who want to come to the UK to study must meet the highest standards of entry. The new regulations will ensure that students studying below grade level have limited capacity to work in the UK and that his office can not work in the UK.

The new measures for students affect Vincentian nationals wishing to come to Britain to study include:

01- Restriction of the courses of low-level (A levels and equivalent) to only the most trusted institutions;

02- A student studying under the first degree level or foundation degree course can only work 10 hours during term time;
03- The prohibition of lead in office for anyone studying a course in less than six months, and

04- The prohibition of the dependents of any of inferior course to study a foundation degree or level of work-will face the withdrawal of the United Kingdom if it is to do it.

In addition, new measures include:
05- The prohibition of foreign students studying courses below college level that includes a job – unless the course is being provided by a university, college or training provider that has the status of “high confidence sponsor ‘ ;

06- A requirement for students to demonstrate their English language ability by passing an examination approved safety – This applies to all students below (the foundation) grade level, including those who come to study the English language, and

07- The introduction of stricter criteria for the definition of providers of courses that count as “very confidence of the sponsors of foreign students. It is expected that all publicly funded universities and colleges will be highly reliable.

The UK authorities should ensure that there is a quick but rigorous to ensure that private training schools also can obtain that status as soon as possible.

These changes are part of a radical overhaul of the system of students who started last year. From March 2009 the British government has demanded that all foreign students to be sponsored by a school approved by the Border Agency UK, and to prove they can support themselves while in the UK before being granted a visa.

Also since March, any college or university that wishes to international students must be accredited and licensed.

Some Cheap Traveling tips for Students in UK

AZ — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:42:26 +0000

Cheap Student Train Fare
The easiest way to get cheap train fare of students in the UK is booked in advance. Buying tickets a week or two in advance can literally quarter your train ticket and you can even save money when buying your ticket the day before on the Internet and collecting in the train station the next day. This is great if you are a student who is far from his hometown, as the cross country train tickets can be extremely costly and create a big dent in your travel budget!

If you travel a short distance (25 miles or less) and there is a possibility that you are returning the same day, getting a return. One can cost $ 5 to a destination, but it costs £ 5.20 for a comeback! Not sure why, but saves you money! So if there is a slight possibility that he returned the same day, spend the extra pennies just in case!

Going home for holidays or weekends? Do not let a single round. When traveling to and from major train stations in the UK, you can open a return. An open back allows you to revert back to their university town within 30 days the ticket is purchased, at any time, for a couple of extra pounds. It saves a single payment and must be one!

Student Discount Airline Tickets
Students don’t tend to fly from UK city to city, so this section is really just about flying abroad.

Get last hour student flights, not last minute.
Flights ast minutes used to be all the rage, but flying now companies are getting smarter and pushing prices of flights until the last couple of days a flight is available, making consumers think they are the cheapest have been for sale. You are much better looking at flights for students of two or three weeks before the planned flight date, as it is when they tend to be cheaper. Great if you want a weekend in Prague or Ibiza!

Double check taxes and supplements.
A common mistake made is thinking that you’re getting that amazing offer airline tickets flight student with a £ 1 and then realize you book we charged an extra £ 70 for taxes and surcharges fuel! Triple check the prices on the Internet … £ 3 a flight that sounds too good to be true, it will be too good to be true!

Fly with cheap airlines.
Students do not mind flying with as much as adults … Or should not anyway! Go to company flight discount websites such as Jet2 and Ryanair and Bmibaby and get the student discount airline tickets!

Student Bus Travel
How cheap bus ride really depends on where you live in the UK.

Get a free bus.
If you live in big cities like Manchester and Leeds, will usually have free city bus that runs the circle of the city throughout the day usually comes every 10-15 minutes. Look out for them if you ever visit a great city! Standard buses also tend to be very cheap if you know what to get.

If you live in a city or town, it is likely that buses are ridiculously expensive. Its probably best to literally walk or getting a lift to be perfectly honest!

Life on campus – Oxford Brookes University [Videos]

AZ — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:54:38 +0000

What do you want from your university?

Oxford Brookes University – A Great Place to be a Student

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Oxford Brookes Academic Offering

Oxford Brookes Students’ Union Representation DVD

Oxford Brookes University: A mental note

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